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Disabling paste is usually done in the name of security.
For example, let’s say the user has to type their email address twice. Using 2 separate inputs means a mismatch can be caught. But that doesn’t work if they paste an error from the first input into the second.
But disabling paste degrades UX and is a terrible way to stop users from making mistakes.
Here’s why:
Problem #1: It makes the interface feel broken
This is because users expect to be able to paste but instead it just gets ignored with no feedback.
Problem #2: It slows users down
This is because the user has to type everything again from scratch.
Problem #3: It increases the chance of error
This is because typing manually increases the chance of a mistake.
Give control and let users check answers
To do this consider using:
- an email verification step
- a ‘check answers’ page
- a password reveal
This content originally appeared on Adam Silver and was authored by Adam Silver
Adam Silver | Sciencx (2023-08-06T00:00:00+00:00) The problem with disabling paste and what to do instead. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2023/08/06/the-problem-with-disabling-paste-and-what-to-do-instead/
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